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WSDA

-2000

User Manual

System Operation

The WSDA-2000 is an advanced gateway that aggregates LORD Sensing wireless data and interfaces

LORD Sensing wireless networks to SensorCloud™ and data acquisition computers.

LORD Sensing's SensorConnect software program is available for data acquisition from the wireless

sensor network. This is a PC- based software used for configuring gateways and nodes, selecting

sampling modes and parameters, initializing data acquisition, and viewing and saving data.

3.1

Software Installation

Install the SensorConnect software on the host computer before connecting any hardware. Access the

free software download on the LORD Sensing website at:

http://www.microstrain.com/software

SensorCloud is an optional data collection, visualization, analysis, and remote management tool. It is

based on cloud computing technology and is accessed directly from a web connection. For more

information go to:

http://www.sensorcloud.com/

Summary of Contents for WSDA-2000

Page 1: ...LORD USER MANUAL WSDA 2000 Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator...

Page 2: ...iston VT 05495 United States of America Phone 802 862 6629 Fax 802 863 4093 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time US Canada http www microstrain com sensing_support LORD com sensing_sales LORD com Document...

Page 3: ...ateway Settings 14 3 5 1 Access WSDA Control Panel 14 3 5 2 Change Transmit Power 16 3 5 3 Change Frequency 16 4 Gateway Menu Navigation 18 4 1 Gateway Information 18 4 1 1 About the Gateway 18 4 1 2...

Page 4: ...1 Automatic Node Discovery on Same Frequency 49 7 1 2 Automatic Node Discovery on Different Frequency 49 7 1 3 Manually Add Node 51 7 2 Configure Node 53 7 3 Configure and Start Sampling 53 8 Viewing...

Page 5: ...cations Ports in Windows 76 11 Parts and Configurations 79 11 1 Standard Models 79 11 2 Wireless System Equipment 79 12 Specifications 81 12 1 Physical Specification 81 12 2 Operating Specifications 8...

Page 6: ...ny types of sensors including accelerometers strain gauges pressure transducers load cells torque and vibration sensors magnetometers 4 to 20 mA sensors thermocouples RTD sensors soil moisture and hum...

Page 7: ...sampling and datalogging The gateway also facilitates precision sampling synchronization between sensor nodes by transmitting a continuous system wide timing reference known as the beacon Communicatio...

Page 8: ...upply and cables for interfacing with the host computer or network For a complete list of available configurations accessories additional system products and ordering information see Parts and Configu...

Page 9: ...list of all indicator behaviors see Device Status Indicators on page 1 Figure 3 Ports and Indicators Indicator Behavior Node Status 1 POWER OFF Gateway is off ON green Gateway is on 2 WSDA ON green F...

Page 10: ...ring gateways and nodes selecting sampling modes and parameters initializing data acquisition and viewing and saving data 3 1 Software Installation Install the SensorConnect software on the host compu...

Page 11: ...quisition software The sensor node gateway and software selection are application dependent but the basic interfaces are the same The WSDA 2000 gateway utilizes Ethernet communications and can be used...

Page 12: ...on and data acquisition viewing and analysis 3 4 Gateway Communication a Power is applied to the gateway through the power jack on the back of the WSDA 2000 The Ethernet jack is connected to the netwo...

Page 13: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual Figure 6 Gateway Communication 13...

Page 14: ...tions CAN output configuration and more To view the WSDA Control Panel from the Devices window highlight the base station and select the WSDA Control Panel tile Figure 7 Control Panel Access Log in to...

Page 15: ...AN J1939 port J1939 apply calibration coefficients to data downloaded from the gate way internal memory Calibration and clear data from the device internal memory Clear Data c Tools This category incl...

Page 16: ...ange Frequency There are 16 available frequency channels between 2 405 and 2 480 GHz Wireless nodes and the gateway must be on the same frequency channel to communicate To move the gateway to a differ...

Page 17: ...nsorConnect is temporary for Ethernet gateways and will revert back to the frequency setting selected in the gateway Control Panel when the gateway is powered off or rebooted see Gateway Settings on p...

Page 18: ...the gateway identity Node List Displays a list of wireless nodes for which the gateway is currently storing data Time Settings Provides time related information Table 2 General Menus 4 1 1 About the G...

Page 19: ...emory and the total memory capacity Data received from sensor nodes is stored here When capacity is reached the flash card will begin overwriting data on a first in first out basis older data is overw...

Page 20: ...or it is rebooted from the Tools Reboot menu System Resets are written to non volatile memory and is preserved through power outages 4 1 2 Node List The node list displays all the wireless nodes that...

Page 21: ...ata Menus Nomenclature for node address channel assignments and other data are used in some of the Data menus Table 4 Data Nomenclature describes the required naming conventions for these assignments...

Page 22: ...n the Tools Configuration menu see Configuration on page 36 The J1939 menu includes CAN communication settings J1939 Bus Configuration and output messages configuration J1939 Broadcast Message Configu...

Page 23: ...ampling settings such as reducing sample rates and period can be used to alleviate CAN bus bandwidth limitations Using the broadcast message data distribution method and reducing the sensor data that...

Page 24: ...the bus either by sending all of the sensor messages to one CAN device destination specific or by broadcasting user selected messages onto the entire CAN bus broadcast l Destination specific messages...

Page 25: ...al formula mathematical operator in range Value threshold for conditional formula single precision floating point decimals within format constraint For the in range option the Value field is two value...

Page 26: ...use download to a file using the Download button Figure 15 Broadcast Message Menu Example To use a text file structure the data in the following format Leave fields blank if all values are to be incl...

Page 27: ...ss than Condition ch1 1 Not equal to Condition ch1 1 Host Bus Integration o Destination Specific Messages With this message format data packets received from the sensor nodes will be passed onto the J...

Page 28: ...tion will need to understand the LORD Sensing Wireless Sensor Networks Data Communications Protocol for Low Duty Cycle LDC Synchronized Sampling and Histogram packets see Data Alias Definitions on pag...

Page 29: ...alth v1 v2 bin1 through bin21 Individual bins of histogram Structural Health v1 v2 binlowbound Low end of stress histogram starts at as specified in the his togram packet Structural Health v1 v2 binsi...

Page 30: ...time Time the node spends in idle sleep_time Time node spends in sleep active_time Time node spends actively sampling inactive_time Time nodes spends inactive reset_counter Number of resets lowBattery...

Page 31: ...he Listed Channels or excluded Do Not Upload the Listed Channels by using the Change Filter Type button For address and channel nomenclature see Data Options Menu on page 21 The Upload Filter can be s...

Page 32: ...llected data into third party applications like Microsoft Excel custom software or data analytic software when different coefficients are desired than what was used when the data was acquired Figure 1...

Page 33: ...e desired engineering units are acceleration in g force the slope conversion would describe how many bits equal one unit of g force bits g Mathematically the slope is m in the formula y mx b Offset is...

Page 34: ...onfigure troubleshoot and update the WSDA 2000 settings Table 9 Tools Menus provides a summary of the menus under the Tools category Menu Description Diagnostics Reports results of periodic diagnostic...

Page 35: ...engine SensorCloud data upload and the data logger These diagnostic checks are performed once at every power up and then periodically as the gateway is in on If errors are reported in the Diagnostics...

Page 36: ...wireless node communication frequency Each setting is described below in detail Figure 21 Configuration Menu Device Name The device name in an alias given to the WSDA 2000 so it is more easily recogn...

Page 37: ...e wireless sensor network WSN during synchronized sampling Network Mode The network mode determines whether the gateway has a dynamic or a static IP address which is used to identify it on the network...

Page 38: ...d IP Address and add a fourth number It can be any number between 0 and 255 except the number that the gateway or any other device on the network is using 6 In the Subnet Mask field enter 255 255 255...

Page 39: ...will move on to the next source During boot up the WSDA 2000 must successfully synchronize time before it can begin data acquisition Once synchronization has occurred the WSDA 2000 will continue to qu...

Page 40: ...the current time being used by the gateway Time can be manually entered by typing directly into the field and selecting the Set System Time button This function is normally used when no other time so...

Page 41: ...oot up sequence will start as described in Table 10 Reboot Indicators The boot up process will take between two and three minutes Once booted log in into the Control Panel as normal Stage Indicator Be...

Page 42: ...Upgrade Menu 1 Download the upgrade file from the LORD Sensing website or LORD Sensing Technical Support 2 As needed extract the contents of the zip file into a folder on the computer Verify there is...

Page 43: ...to change the username and the password required at log in to the WSDA 2000 Control Panel The default username and password are a Login wsda b Password wsda Enter the current username and password and...

Page 44: ...gh local installations of Live Connect and SensorConnect are required on the host computer to access the nodes To begin log in to SensorCloud see Data Access on page 1 Access the Control Panel Remotel...

Page 45: ...nd use WSDA Data Downloader as nor mal see on page 1 Figure 27 Control Panel URL Access Live Connect Remotely 1 In the device configuration menu select the Live Connect button 5 Remote Connectivity If...

Page 46: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual Figure 28 Remote Live Connect Connection 46...

Page 47: ...the overall accuracy of the time stamp but the synchronization times between the gateway and nodes will be consistent because of the accuracy of the embedded RTC clocks Nodes must be on the same trans...

Page 48: ...gure your system 6 2 Synchronized Sampling with Multiple Gateways If there are multiple gateways in the system a Global Positioning System GPS time source can be used to synchronize time between the g...

Page 49: ...Discovery on Same Frequency If the base and node are on the same operating frequency the node will populate below the Base Station listing when powering on the WSDA 2000 Figure 30 Node Discovered On...

Page 50: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual Highlight the new node being added and select Move Node to Frequency Figure 32 Move Node 50...

Page 51: ...manually requires entering the node address and its current frequency setting Figure 33 Add Node By Address If the node was successfully added two confirmation messages will appear and it will be list...

Page 52: ...ndicate the node is not in idle mode or it may be on another frequency If Add Node Anyway is selected it will associate that node with the channel entered but it is likely there will be a communicatio...

Page 53: ...ation menu under Devices select the node and then the Configure tile The configuration menus show the channels and configuration options available for the type of node being used Figure 36 Node Config...

Page 54: ...nd Node Configuration Menu l Synchronized By selecting Synchronized all nodes in the network will periodically synchronize their time clocks to a beacon that is broadcasted by the WSDA gateway Each be...

Page 55: ...equires consistent latency or can tolerate lost data l Node Indicates the node address beside a box with a check mark This box is checked by default to include the node in the sampling Uncheck the box...

Page 56: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual the beacon this setting will keep the gateway s beacon l Apply Only Saves the settings to memory and not start the network 56...

Page 57: ...des to Idle tile and indicate with a check mark which nodes are to be set to idle mode If the Broadcast option is enabled a signal to all nodes including unsolicited nodes will be sent out to request...

Page 58: ...servation of data Features include time series and visualization graphing automated alerts and data interpretation tools such as data filtering statistical analysis and advanced algorithm development...

Page 59: ...der The data upload feature enables data from any source such as non Ethernet LORD Sensing gateways or third party sensor to be uploaded to the SensorCloud platform The data must be in the LORD Sensin...

Page 60: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual Figure 41 SensorCloud Data View Figure 42 MathEngine View 60...

Page 61: ...hboards as individual pages and widgets as an illustration on the page Create multiple data widgets on each dashboard to display sampled data as a time series graph text chart or a simple gauge that o...

Page 62: ...ight Shift mouse left click drag up down Zoom window up down Ctrl mouse left click drag Zoom box Table 11 Graph View Controls 8 2 3 Widgets Options The widget configuration menu is different for each...

Page 63: ...captures the most recent data and Zoom isolates specific events from a larger data sample see Exporting Data Files on page 63 Figure 46 Time Series Widget Menu 8 2 5 Exporting Data Files To export dat...

Page 64: ...ww microstrain com wireless gateways select the product Downloads WSDA Data Downloader run the application and open the window Figure 48 Data Downloader Log in Window To find the WSDA URL select the W...

Page 65: ...er Manual Figure 50 WSDA URL Copy and past the WSDA URL into the Data Downloader enter WSDA Login and Password See Gateway Settings on page 14 and select Connect to WSDA Figure 51 Data Downloader Log...

Page 66: ...download apply the calibration coefficients See WSDA Data Downloader Calibration Coefficients on page 32 and or to combine all of the sensors into a single csv file Clear WSDA Data permanently delete...

Page 67: ...and completion of the download process The saved CSV file is named WSDA_serial number_node address_timestamp by default Figure 54 Data Download Complete Upload the CSV file to SensorCloud to view the...

Page 68: ...tdoor enclosure The gateway has two mounting tabs with holes for fastening Figure 55 Gateway Installation It can be mounted in any orientation but it is recommended that it is mounted in a way that op...

Page 69: ...the node to allow a clearer LOS path to the gateway Height above the ground is also important because reflections off of the ground can interfere at the receiver Generally the higher above the ground...

Page 70: ...e menu and is highly dependent on the physical environment surrounding the devices 1 Select the node name Range Test Figure 56 Range Test Menu 2 RSSI is a measure of signal strength between the node a...

Page 71: ...reserved for future use For mating connector information and pre made cable assemblies see Ethernet Gateway Accessories on page 1 Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal 1 future use 14 future use 2 rese...

Page 72: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual 10 Troubleshooting 10 1 Troubleshooting Guide 72...

Page 73: ...node 2 1 node or gateway has no power Verify the node and gateway have power applied and that applicable power switches are on Power is indicated on both devices by a status indicator LED 2 2 gateway...

Page 74: ...damaged Verify all connections power and settings If available try installing alternate nodes and gateways one at a time to see if the faulty device can be identified If no conclusion can be determin...

Page 75: ...igured on the correct channel and has been enabled for data acquisition 3 6 sensor calibration is invalid External sensors come with a factory calibration value that is entered during configuration In...

Page 76: ...s port in Windows Windows Device Manage can be used to determine what communication port the gateway is connected to 1 Click on the Windows Start icon and select Control Panel 2 Navigate to the System...

Page 77: ...the view for Ports COM and LPT Active COM ports will appear on this list with the COM port number If no port is listed the port is not recognized by the computer and no gateway communication can be es...

Page 78: ...ort documentation For further assistance our technical support engineers are available to help with technical and applications questions Technical Support sensing_support LORD com Phone 802 862 6629 F...

Page 79: ...on contact LORD Sensing Sales 6600 0001 Replacement USB cable 9022 0029 WSDA 1500 Ethernet Data Gateway 6314 1500 WSDA BASE 104 USB Gateway 6307 1040 WSDA BASE 102 RS232 Serial Output Gateway 6307 102...

Page 80: ...product page and using the Buy feature http www microstrain com wireless For further assistance our sales team is available to help with product selection ordering options and questions Sales Support...

Page 81: ...WSDA 2000 User Manual 12 Specifications 12 1 Physical Specification Dimensions 147 mm x 110 mm x 23 mm without antenna Weight 346 grams Enclosure Environmental Rating General purpose indoor 81...

Page 82: ...provides 50 sec node to node synchronization Synchronization beacon stability 5 ppm Network capacity Up to 2000 nodes per RF channel per gateway depending on number of active channels and sampling se...

Page 83: ...Firmware and OS upgradeable through web interface Software SensorCloud SensorConnect 8 3 or newer Windows 7 8 10 compatible Regulatory compliance TBD Actual range varies with conditions Measured with...

Page 84: ...g two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modification...

Page 85: ...ng The WSDA 2000 contains printed circuit boards and electronic components These items are known to contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals that are harmful to humans health and the environment Dispo...

Page 86: ...han printed or file copies Document Where to find it Online Wireless Network Calculator http sensorcloud com onlyCalc true Product Datasheets http www microstrain com wireless sensors Product Manuals...

Page 87: ...how it is set up for data acquisition It includes settings such as sampling mode rate number of active channels channel measurement settings offsets hardware gain and calibration values Continuous Sa...

Page 88: ...ing antennas in a radio network As stated it means the antennae are in view of each other with no obstructions LXRS Lossless Extended Range Synchronized is the proprietary LORD Sensing data communicat...

Page 89: ...ions producing a predictable electrical signal Sleep a command transmitted to the node to put it into sleep configuration Sampling the process of taking measurements from a sensor or device Sampling M...

Page 90: ...kets second Transmission window the time allowed for one data transmission at the automatically determined transmission rate USB Universal Serial Bus is a serial data communications protocol WSN Wirel...

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